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As part of our summer reading programs, adults can participate in our Book Bingo challenge!
If any of your reads fit into a category on the book card, fill out a row or more, give it back to the library and you could win a prize. Prizes include Edgar Allen Poe socks, DIY mini library kit, Kindle cases, and more.
Some titles that match bingo categories are listed in the blog post linked. Learn more about about Book Bingo using the link below. |
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We are closed today, Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. All online resources are still available. We will reopen the library Monday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m.
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Studio1095 is accepting donations! Do you have a plethora of supplies you are looking to get rid of? We are looking for tools, art supplies, sewing supplies, fasteners, wood, and more!
We are also interested in collecting certain furniture donations. Please contact Athena at avolpendesta@cwmars.org to discuss furniture donations or large supply donations.
A cart for donations can be found at the front of the library by our bulletin board. Donations end Friday, July 24th. | |
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Everyone
|  | Virtual Talk: "Iron in the Water" w/ Kiersten Marcil |
Monday. July 6th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration Required |
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Kids' & T(w)eens
|  | Fairy Houses - Build a Milne Fairy Village |
Tuesday, July 7th 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session 1 |
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Kids' & T(w)eens
| | Fairy Houses - Build a Milne Fairy Village |
Tuesday, July 7th 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session 2 |
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Teens & Adults
|  | Way Seeking: Way Finding w/ JC Hotchkiss |
Thursday, July 9th 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
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Kids & Tweens
|  | Kids Movie at the Milne: Hoppers |
Friday, July 10th 2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Popcorn Included | |
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Everyone
|  | Historical Women: Abigail Adams – Liberty and Legacy |
Saturday, July 11th 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
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Take a Break in Our New Sensory Space!
| Our Sensory Sanctuary is now available to book!
Learn more about sensory spaces by visiting our website at milnelibrary.org/sensory-space.
This space is multi-use, so you can book it as a quiet study room to get work and meetings done!
You can book the Sensory Sanctuary / Study Pod by using this link:
milne.librarycalendar.com/reserve-room |
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Adventure into History! |
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, we're thrilled to welcome Kiersten Marcil to our virtual stage Monday, July 6th at 7:00 p.m.
She will be discussing her book Iron in the Water: How American Rebels Blocked British Control of the Hudson River. Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for control of the Hudson River.
We will delve into primary sources describing the construction of the Montgomery Chain in 1777, plus the Great Chain and its home at West Point in 1778. |
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Build a Fairy Village 🌟
| Add a home to our Milne Library Fairy Village to see if we can entice Williamstown fairies to move in!
Using branches, bark, acorns, shells, moss and many more objects from nature, we will assemble little homes Tuesday, July 7th. There are two sessions for this drop in: - Session 1: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Session 2: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
We will also have the makings for mini-books and air-dry clay to make objects to fill our houses.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Will be held outside if weather permits.
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*NEW Way Seeking and Way Finding Group
| Join Chuck Hotchkiss, a teacher of Zen - and a life-long student - Thursday, July 9th at 3:00 p.m. to learn about mindfulness and meditation.
JC will reflect on his own walking upon this path, and suggest how you might do that, too. This introductory talk will be followed by an ongoing series of practice gatherings at Milne Public Library.
Please attend this talk to learn more about Chuck's approach to meditation and to discuss possible dates times for his future meditation sessions. |
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Now Showing: Hoppers 🎬
| We're showing the new Disney film, Hoppers, Friday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m.!
Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.
In addition to the usual popcorn, snacks will be available courtesy of Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (thank you NBCC!!)
Rated PG, runtime 105 minutes. Kids under 10 will need a grown-up with them; please plan to stay and watch the movie with your kid(s). |
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Celebrate America's 250th with Abigail Adams! 🎉 |
Step back in time into the world of Abigail Adams – Liberty and Legacy on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00 p.m.
Blending live performance, immersive multimedia, and original music and visual design, Liberty and Legacy, performed by Sheryl Faye, reintroduces Abigail Adams not simply as a founder’s wife, but as a fearless political thinker, advocate for women’s rights, and moral compass during the American Revolution and the birth of a nation.
All are welcome to enjoy this live performance! |
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Storytimes | Baby & Toddler: Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Songs and stories aimed at babies and toddlers, but older kids are welcome too.
Pre-K: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
We'll be reading lots of picture books for the pre-K age group; any age kids are welcome to join. |
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Chapter Two Books | July Hours
Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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